The garden has served as a vital neighborhood site to relax for decades, boasting 200,000 visitors a year. It's hosted hundreds of free programs - poetry readings, musical performances, fashion shows, movie screenings and more.
"This is our cultural center in Little Italy, and we don't have the green space that others take for granted," pleads Marte.
Yes, the city's housing market is a mess, but heavy-handed government is a big reason why. And Team Adams won't solve the problem by tearing down parks and paving over green spaces.
It's runs in straight opposition to the spirit of the mayor's 'City of Yes' initiatives, which are all about daring to do better, not robbing the city of existing gems.
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